Acting
Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi (born September 18, 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television, and theatre, as well as a women's rights activist and parliamentarian. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she debuted in Ankur (1974) and quickly became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and neo-realism. Recognized as being among the most acclaimed actresses of her country, she has received a record of five National Film Awards for Best Actress, six Filmfare Awards, several international accolades, and the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India, and the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India. She is best known for her portrayals of unconventional female characters and many of her films have won praise for depicting progressive ideals.
Filmography
Batwara 1947
Film · 2026
Awarapan 2
Film · 2026
Saugaat
Film · 2026
Bun Tikki
Film · 2025
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Film · 2025
Dabba Cartel
Series · 2025
Angry Young Men
Series · 2024
Ghoomer
Film · 2023
Good Morning Sunshine
Film · 2023
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Film · 2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Film · 2023
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Film · 2022
Halo
Series · 2022
Sheer Qorma
Film · 2021
The Empire
Series · 2021
Letter from Your Far-Off Country
Film · 2020
Kaali Khuhi
Film · 2020
Aunty Ji
Film · 2018
Kaifinama
Film · 2018
Next of Kin
Series · 2018
Signature Move
Film · 2017
The Wishing Tree
Film · 2017
The Black Prince
Film · 2017
Sonata
Film · 2017
Chalk N Duster
Film · 2016
Neerja
Film · 2016
Jazbaa
Film · 2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Film · 2015
Capital
Series · 2015
A Decent Arrangement
Film · 2014
Benegal's New Cinema
Film · 2014
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Film · 2013
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Film · 2013
Celluloid Man
Film · 2012
Midnight's Children
Film · 2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
Film · 2011
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
Film · 2010
Luck by Chance
Film · 2009
Sorry Bhai
Film · 2008
Loins of Punjab Presents
Film · 2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Film · 2007
Positive
Film · 2007
Dus Kahaniyaan
Film · 2007
Om Shanti Om
Film · 2007
15 Park Avenue
Film · 2006
Umrao Jaan
Film · 2006
Banglatown Banquet
Film · 2006
Morning Raga
Film · 2004
Koffee with Karan
Series · 2004
Indian Idol
Series · 2004
Tehzeeb
Film · 2003
Makdee
Film · 2002
Devi Ahilya Bai
Film · 2002
Daughters of This Century
Film · 2001
Meghla Akash
Film · 2001
Hari-Bhari
Film · 2000
Gaja Gamini
Film · 2000
Godmother
Film · 1999
Side Streets
Film · 1998
Bada Din
Film · 1998
Fire
Film · 1997
Saaz
Film · 1997
Mrityudand
Film · 1997
In Custody
Film · 1994
Son of the Pink Panther
Film · 1993
The Kite
Film · 1993
City of Joy
Film · 1992
Immaculate Conception
Film · 1992
Dharavi
Film · 1991
Jhoothi Shaan
Film · 1991
Fateh
Film · 1991
Inner voice
Film · 1991
Amba
Film · 1990
Death of a Doctor
Film · 1990
Disha
Film · 1990
Ek Din Achanak
Film · 1989
Picnic
Film · 1989
Sati
Film · 1989
Main Azaad Hoon
Film · 1989
Rakhwala
Film · 1989
Oonch Neech Beech
Film · 1989
Madame Sousatzka
Film · 1988
Pestonjee
Film · 1988
Libaas
Film · 1988
The Bengali Night
Film · 1988
Mardon Wali Baat
Film · 1988
The Discovery of India
Series · 1988
Susman
Film · 1987
Khamosh
Film · 1986
Nasihat
Film · 1986
Samay Ki Dhaara
Film · 1986
Ek Pal
Film · 1986
Anjuman
Film · 1986
Genesis
Film · 1986
Shart
Film · 1986
The Crossing
Film · 1984
Gangvaa
Film · 1984
The Ruins
Film · 1984
Hum Rahe Na Hum
Film · 1984
Kamla
Film · 1984
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
Film · 1984
Lorie
Film · 1984
Bhavna
Film · 1984
Masoom
Film · 1983
Doosri Dulhan
Film · 1983
Mandi
Film · 1983
Sweekar Kiya Maine
Film · 1983
Avtaar
Film · 1983
Arth
Film · 1982
Suraag
Film · 1982
Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Film · 1982
Raaste Pyar Ke
Film · 1982
Namkeen
Film · 1982
Anokha Bandhan
Film · 1982
Log Kya Kahenge
Film · 1982
Ashanti
Film · 1982
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Film · 1981
Sameera
Film · 1981
Ek Hi Bhool
Film · 1981
Shama
Film · 1981
Apne Paraye
Film · 1980
Jwalamukhi
Film · 1980
Sparsh
Film · 1980
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Film · 1980
Hum Paanch
Film · 1980
Ek Baar Kaho
Film · 1980
Thodisi Bewafaii
Film · 1980
Lahu Ke Do Rang
Film · 1979
Jeena Yahan
Film · 1979
Amar Deep
Film · 1979
Kaifi Azmi
Film · 1979
Swarg Narak
Film · 1978
Junoon
Film · 1978
Toote Khilone
Film · 1978
Atithee
Film · 1978
Devata
Film · 1978
Khoon Ki Pukaar
Film · 1978
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Film · 1978
Amar Akbar Anthony
Film · 1977
Karm
Film · 1977
Parvarish
Film · 1977
Adha Din Adhi Raat
Film · 1977
The Chess Players
Film · 1977
Swami
Film · 1977
Kanneshwara Rama
Film · 1977
Khel Khilari Ka
Film · 1977
Chor Sipahee
Film · 1977
Hira Aur Patthar
Film · 1977
Jallian Wala Bagh
Film · 1977
Vishwasghaat
Film · 1977
Kadambari
Film · 1976
Fakira
Film · 1976
Shaque
Film · 1976
Nishant
Film · 1975
Parinay
Film · 1974
Faslah
Film · 1974
Ankur
Film · 1974
Ishk Ishk Ishk
Film · 1974
Munshi Ji
Film · 1973
Masoom
Film · 1973
Masoom: The Next Generation
Film
USA v Raj
Film
Imaginary Rain
Film
A Romance in the Sky
Film